NHTSA Recall 97V215000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V215000; Date: Nov. 24, 1997
The standard specified that a warning to the driver shall be actuated whenever the key has been left in the locking system and the driver's door is opened.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Ford Explorer
Component: Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft Controller
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,100
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: multi-purpose passenger vehicles, eddie bauer and limited editions. The key-in-ignition/door open warning chime may not function when the door is opened. This does not fully comply with fmvss no. 114, "theft protection. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a jumper wire to provide the necessary ground circuit in these vehicles.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin December 19, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 19, 1997
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